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enTue, 20 Nov 2018 04:15:53 +0600Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:31:55 +0600A tale of two pitcheshttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/tale-two-pitches-1663078
The wicket at the centre of the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS), the venue for Bangladesh's first Test against West Indies, https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/tale-two-pitches-1663078Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily Star'Tigers must set their own standards'https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/tigers-must-set-their-own-standards-1663054
During a lively and light-hearted practice session for the Bangladesh team yesterday, there was a serious sub-plot and it revolved around Bangladesh Test captain Shakib Al Hasan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/tigers-must-set-their-own-standards-1663054Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarSunday treble powers Abahani into finalhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/sunday-treble-powers-abahani-final-1663048
Nigerian marksman Sunday Chizoba scored a hattrick as holders Abahani made it to the final of the Federation Cup for the 18th time with a 4-2 win over Sheikh Jamal DC in the first semifinal of the 30th edition of season's curtain-raising tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/sunday-treble-powers-abahani-final-1663048Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarLate goals earn Dutch spot in Nations League finalshttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/late-goals-earn-dutch-spot-nations-league-finals-1663114
Netherlands scored twice in the last five minutes to recover from two goals down and earn a 2-2 draw against relegated Germany in the Nations League on Monday to secure a spot in next year's finals ahead of world champions France.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/late-goals-earn-dutch-spot-nations-league-finals-1663114Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:15:53 +0600The Daily StarBouncers, sweeps and Khaled the huntedhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/bouncers-sweeps-and-khaled-the-hunted-1663042
After the Test drubbing in the Caribbean in July this year, Bangladesh will be looking to get a measure of revenge on the West Indies when the return series gets underway with the first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from November 22.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/bouncers-sweeps-and-khaled-the-hunted-1663042Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarRussel's return or Kings' ascension?https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/news/russels-return-or-kings-ascension-1663033
Former champions Sheikh Russel KC will look to gain a spot in the Federation Cup final for the first time in five years when they take on the daunting debutants Bashundhara Kings in the second semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/news/russels-return-or-kings-ascension-1663033Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily Star'Have found my own way of living'https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/have-found-my-own-way-living-1662880
Sixteen years ago, during a game between Bangladesh Under-15 and the Cricket Association of Bengal at BKSP, a young boy went https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/have-found-my-own-way-living-1662880Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarSwiss stun Belgiumhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/swiss-stun-belgium-1662877
Haris Seferovic starred with a hattrick as Switzerland staged a sensational comeback to thrash Belgium 5-2 in Lucerne on Sunday and qualify for the Nations League finals in dramatic fashion.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/swiss-stun-belgium-1662877Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarSHORT GOODBYE SET FOR CAHILLhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/short-goodbye-set-cahill-1662874
Tim Cahill's farewell appearance for Australia will be limited to the last five minutes as the Socceroos look ahead to life without their https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/short-goodbye-set-cahill-1662874Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarLittle more than a tune-uphttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/little-more-tune-1662871
A two-day practice match before a Test series does not promise a lot in the way of preparation, but the touring West Indians and what turned into four Bangladesh Test squad members in the BCB XI got some value out of the match that ended in a draw at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/little-more-tune-1662871Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarPatel stars in NZ's thrilling winhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/patel-stars-nzs-thrilling-win-1662865
Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel took five wickets to lead a never-say-die approach from New Zealand bowlers as they pulled off a thrilling four-run win over an undisciplined Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/patel-stars-nzs-thrilling-win-1662865Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarTigresses end winlesshttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/tigresses-end-winless-1662853
Bowlers doing their part but batters failing miserably -- this has been the scenario for Bangladesh throughout the ICC Women's World T20 tournament.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/tigresses-end-winless-1662853Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarTigresses beaten in final ICC Women’s World T20 matchShadman included in squad for first WI Testhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/shadman-included-squad-first-wi-test-1662664
Bangladesh selectors had a surprise up their sleeves as they included Shadman Islam in the squad for the first Test against West Indies, scheduled for November 22.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/shadman-included-squad-first-wi-test-1662664Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:49:33 +0600The Daily Star‘Batting may have been comfortable due to the wicket’https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-match-live-scores-update--1662697
The two-day practice match between BCB XI and West Indies predictably ended in a draw at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram. BCB XI responded well to West Indies' first innings score of 303 by reaching 232 for five today. Talking to reporters after the match, middle-order batsman Mohammad Mithun said that batting might have been a bit too comfortable due to the nature of the wicket.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-match-live-scores-update--1662697Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:34:13 +0600The Daily StarBangladesh vs West IndiesPatel spins New Zealand to thrilling win in first Testhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/new-zealand-win-intriguing-first-test-1662661
Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel took five wickets to lead a never-say-die approach from New Zealand bowlers as they pulled off a thrilling four-run win over an indisciplined Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/new-zealand-win-intriguing-first-test-1662661Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:10:15 +0600The Daily StarNeil Wagner‘Shakib goes for the ball all the time’https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/shakib-al-hasan-goes-the-ball-all-the-time-against-west-indies-series-1662640
Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s abilities with the bat and ball are well known and while those attributes overshadow his abilities on the field, his sharpness on the field cannot be looked down upon. Having injured his little finger on the left hand during this year’s tri-series final against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh’s Test and T20 captain has been suffering and pulled out of the Asia Cup mid-way through the tournament. Currently recuperating from injury, he has returned to training and Bangladesh’s fielding consultant Ryan Cook said that Shakib, despite still having issues with his finger, is showing great attitude while fielding.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/shakib-al-hasan-goes-the-ball-all-the-time-against-west-indies-series-1662640Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:28:23 +0600The Daily StarBangladesh Test and T20 skipper Shakib Al HasanTigresses beaten in final Women’s World T20 matchhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-vs-south-africa-icc-womens-world-t20-tigresses-beaten-final-womens-world-t20-match-1662658
Bangladesh women’s team’s batting once again fell short of what was required as the batters could not stretch the score past 80 for the fourth time in the tournament after bowlers had done a good job of restricting South Africa to 109 in their final outing in the ICC Women’s World T20 tournament.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-vs-south-africa-icc-womens-world-t20-tigresses-beaten-final-womens-world-t20-match-1662658Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:38:28 +0600The Daily StarTigresses beaten in final ICC Women’s World T20 matchZverev so proud after 'astonishing' finale in Londonhttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/tennis/zverev-stuns-djokovic-claim-atp-finals-title-1662607
An inspired Alexander Zverev beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 to win the ATP Finals on Sunday -- the biggest title of the German's fledgling career.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/tennis/zverev-stuns-djokovic-claim-atp-finals-title-1662607Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:11:49 +0600The Daily StarWe don't have many concerns: Rhodeshttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/shakib-al-hasan-returns-in-bangladesh-vs-West-indies-test-series-2018-1662385
Despite Bangladesh drawing their recent two-Test home series against Zimbabwe 1-1, many will have given the visitors the edge as they stayed competitive throughout the series while Bangladesh's batting failed abjectly in the first Test, and it remains the Tigers' biggest concern.
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/shakib-al-hasan-returns-in-bangladesh-vs-West-indies-test-series-2018-1662385Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0600The Daily StarBangladesh All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in Practice sessionBelgium at a loss to explain collapse against Swisshttps://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/belgium-loss-explain-collapse-against-swiss-1662604
Belgium were at a loss to explain their astonishing collapse against Switzerland on Sunday, when they threw away a two-goal lead, conceded five goals in an hour and missed out on the final four of the Nations League.https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/belgium-loss-explain-collapse-against-swiss-1662604Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:02:57 +0600The Daily StarBelgium